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To keep healthy, remember to check the _______________ date on your food.
These are the units of food energy that we use to determine how much nutrition is in our food
calories
substances in food that your body needs to carry out its normal functions
nutrients
nutrients that provide the building blocks your body needs for growth
protein
What happens when more calories are eaten than burned off?
fat is stored
These types of nutrients are the nutrients our bodies cannot make, so we have to get them from food
essential
TRUE OR FALSE: It is ok to eat food that is considered unhealthy once in a while
true
sugars and starches contained in foods
carbohydrates
nutrients found in fatty animal tissue and plant oils
fats
Which of the food groups includes beef, chicken, and eggs?
protein
These types of nutrients are nutrients our bodies can make on their own, though it is still important to make sure we have enough of them in our bodies.
non-essential
What is another important part of living a healthy lifestyle that you should do as well as eat healthy?
exercise, hang out with friends, talk to people when you are upset
the tough stringy part of raw fruits, raw vegetables
fiber
nutrients that help regulate body functions
vitamins and minerals
Which of the food groups includes bread, pasta, and rice?
carbohydrates
How many calories are there in food for every 1 gram of fat?
9
What happens when more calories are burned than are eaten?
Fat is burned off
Which mineral, important for bone strength, is found in milk?
calcium
90
How many hours of sleep should you get each night?
8 hours
What are the five major FOOD GROUPS?
good ________ is part of a healthy lifestyle
nutrition
Which of the following foods should you replace for lunch?
- slice of pizza
- bag of chips
- apple
- glass of milk
- granola bar
slice of pizza, bag of chips
Mr. Alkhatib is:
The man, the myth and the legend
What are the major nutrient categories?
protein, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, fiber, fruits, vegetables